Best 17 Winter Fruit Salad Recipes

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As the seasons change and winter approaches, the availability of fresh fruits may diminish, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your daily dose of fruity goodness. Winter fruit salads offer a delightful way to enjoy the unique flavors and nutritional benefits of seasonal fruits while adding vibrant colors and textures to your meals. With a variety of fruits to choose from, you can create a winter fruit salad that caters to your taste buds and health goals.

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WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING



Winter Fruit Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing image

I had this at a friends house & had to have the recipe. Everyone I have made it for begs for the recipe. Everyone just loves this!

Provided by Ivysrecipes

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onions
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite
4 ounces shredded swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 apple, peeled, cored and cubed
1 pear, cubed

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt.
  • Process until well blended.
  • With machine still running add oil in a slow steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth.
  • Add poppy seeds and process just a few seconds more to mix.
  • In a large serving bowl combine the romaine lettuce, shredded swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, cubed apple and cubed pear.
  • Toss to mix then pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss to coat.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON-POPPY SEED DRESSING



Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing image

Every bite of this pretty salad delivers, with dressing of Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and lemon enlivening fruit, nuts, lettuce, and cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 medium apple, cubed (1 cup)
1 medium pear, cubed (1 cup)

Steps:

  • In blender or food processor, place sugar, onion, salt, lemon juice and mustard; cover and process until blended.
  • With machine running, add oil in slow steady stream, processing until thick and smooth. Add poppy seed; process a few seconds to mix.
  • In large serving bowl, mix all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g

WINTER FRUIT AND PASTA SALAD



Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad image

You don't have to give up enjoying fresh fruit during the winter season. Just select a colorful variety of fresh winter fruit, mix it all together with just a bit of crunchy celery, add a bright poppy seed dressing, and start smiling.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mini farfalle pasta
2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
2 kiwi fruits - peeled, sliced, and quartered
1 medium apple, diced
1 medium Bartlett pear, cored and diced
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
  • Meanwhile, combine mandarin orange sections, kiwi, apple, pear, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and celery in a large bowl.
  • Add pasta to the fruit salad, mixing until well combined.
  • Whisk lime juice, honey, olive oil, and poppy seeds together in a small bowl. Pour over pasta salad and stir until combined. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 5.6 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

WINTER FRUIT PASTA SALAD



Winter Fruit Pasta Salad image

Pastabilities? Try apples, pears, cranberries and a tangy orange dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked small pasta shells (4 ounces)
1 medium apple, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
1 medium pear, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large glass or plastic bowl, mix pasta, apple, pear, onions, pecans and cranberries. Mix all remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg

WINTER FRUIT SALAD



Winter Fruit Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out
1 lemon
5 large navel or blood oranges
2 mangoes, peeled and diced
2 firm bananas, peeled and diced
5 kiwis, peeled and diced
12 kumquats, very thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed
1 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, 2 cups water, the ginger and vanilla seeds and pod in a saucepan. Use a vegetable peeler to remove wide strips of zest from the lemon and 1 orange, add to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Meanwhile, peel the remaining oranges with a paring knife, cutting along the natural curve of the fruit. Hold an orange over a large bowl and cut along both sides of each membrane to free the segments, letting them fall into the bowl. Squeeze each empty membrane to release the juices. Repeat with the remaining oranges. Add the mangoes, bananas, kiwis, kumquats and pomegranate seeds and gently toss. Pour the syrup over the fruit and chill overnight.
  • Before serving, remove the citrus zest, ginger and vanilla pod. Spoon the fruit and syrup into bowls.
  • To remove pomegranate seeds, cut the fruit into quarters, then break apart in a bowl of water. Skim off the pith that floats to the top and drain the seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calorie, Fat 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 10 milligrams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fiber 11.5 grams, Sugar 57 grams

WINTER FRUIT SALAD



Winter Fruit Salad image

This is a salad with quinoa. It is a grain that is similar to rice and couscous and is available in most health food stores.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups quinoa, rinsed
1 ½ cups water
2 kumquats - seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup olive oil
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 Bosc pear - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat stirring often, until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, pear and cucumber. Add the dressing and toss well. Add the watercress and toss again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 166.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

WINTER FRUIT SALAD



Winter Fruit Salad image

This is a perfect fruit salad to prepare all winter long! It's pretty enough to serve as a dessert, yet satisfying enough to enjoy as a snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 quart mixed fresh fruit chunks (apples, bananas, oranges, pears)
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and set juice and pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine pudding mix and reserved pineapple juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Transfer to a bowl and cool. , Fold in fruit, nuts, coconut and reserved pineapple. Chill until serving. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

FESTIVE WINTER FRUIT SALAD



Festive Winter Fruit Salad image

A great fruit salad recipe that is festive-looking and is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!

Provided by toxic4brit

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Apple Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 red grapefruits, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
4 navel oranges, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
4 kiwifruits, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces, or more to taste
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 pomegranate, seeded
1 lime
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine grapefruits, oranges, kiwifruits, apples, and pineapple in a large bowl. Mix in pomegranate seeds. Zest and juice lime over the salad. Sprinkle mint on top; mix once more. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

WINTER FRUIT WALDORF SALAD



Winter Fruit Waldorf Salad image

Orange yogurt is a light and luscious surprise in a classic apple salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium unpeeled red apples, diced
2 medium unpeeled pears, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup Yoplait® Original yogurt orange crème (from 6-oz container)
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
8 cups shredded lettuce
Walnut halves, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix apples, pears, celery, raisins and dates.
  • In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt and juice concentrate until well blended. Add to fruit; toss to coat. (Salad can be refrigerated up to 1 hour.)
  • Serve salad on lettuce. Garnish with walnut halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 Cup), Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY SOUR CREAM DRESSING



Winter Fruit Salad With Honey Sour Cream Dressing image

Make and share this Winter Fruit Salad With Honey Sour Cream Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 oranges, pared and cut into bite size pieces
2 bananas, sliced
1 apple, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup granola cereal
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Prepare sour cream dressing and refrigerate. Toss fruit in bowl, cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour.
  • Just before serving combine, dressing, fruit and granola and toss until fruit is well coated.

WINTER FRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD



Winter Fruit and Watercress Salad image

For a flavorful and attractive side dish, try this refreshing salad. I fix it ahead to give the flavors a chance to blend, which also eliminates last-minute fuss. Family members and guests always tell me how much they enjoy it. - Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (about 1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large red apples, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 bunches watercress, stems removed
2 pounds seedless red grapes, separated into small bunches
2 small red onions, halved and thinly sliced
HONEY LEMON DRESSING:
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lemon slices and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss apples and lemon juice. Arrange watercress on a large serving platter. Top with the grapes, onions and apples., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine lemon juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle 1/2 cup over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining salad dressing until serving. Serve remaining dressing on the side. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING



Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing image

Wonderful salad for the holiday seasons. Great to serve for dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays.

Provided by Nora LaCroix

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 201.3 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

COLORFUL WINTER FRUIT SALAD



Colorful Winter Fruit Salad image

You can add any type of fruit to this colorful winter salad. Nuts or dried fruits like cranberries go well with it, too.

Provided by Lake Erie Cooker

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Apple Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 red apples, cored and diced
2 pears, cored and diced
3 clementines, peeled and segmented
3 kiwifruit - peeled, sliced, and quartered
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine apples, pears, clementines, kiwi, and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl. Whisk together honey, lime juice, and mint. Drizzle dressing over fruit and toss until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.5 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH FETA



Winter Fruit Salad with Feta image

This fresh and flavorful salad gets its crunch from toasted Fiber One® cereal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Fiber One™ original cereal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
4 cups arugula
1 cup peeled grapefruit sections
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup poppy seed dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, place cereal in food processor. Cover; process until mixture forms a coarse meal. Add cereal, salt and pepper to skillet. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add walnuts to skillet. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cereal is dark brown and walnuts are toasted slightly. Transfer to paper towels to cool.
  • In large bowl, mix lettuce, arugula, grapefruit sections, feta cheese and pomegranate seeds. In small bowl, mix poppy seed dressing, olive oil, vinegar and sugar. Stir until well combined. Drizzle dressing mixture over salad; toss to coat. Top with cereal mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

WINTER FRUIT SALAD - WW POINTS = 2



Winter Fruit Salad - Ww Points = 2 image

This recipe comes from my Weight Watchers Magazine, November/December 2008. This issue has several "make ahead recipes" for easy Holiday planning. To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate the salad up to 2 hours in advance, but don't sprinkle it with the almonds until just before serving." 2 points for 1 1/4 cup.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Pineapple

Time 10m

Yield 8 1 1/4 cup servings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground allspice
3 braeburn apples, sliced
3 cups pineapple, fresh, cubed
2 bosc pears, sliced
1/3 cup currants
1/4 cup almonds, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and allspice in a large bowl.
  • Add the apples, pineapple, pears and currants.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with the almonds.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD



Winter Fruit Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 grapefruits
1 banana, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Remove peel and pith from grapefruits. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut segments from grapefruits. Squeeze juice into bowl Add banana and avocado, serve immediately.

WINTER FRUIT PASTA SALAD



Winter Fruit Pasta Salad image

Pastabilities? Try apples, pears, cranberries and a tangy orange dressing.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked small pasta shells (4 ounces)
1 medium apple, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
1 medium pear, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large glass or plastic bowl, mix pasta, apple, pear, onions, pecans and cranberries. Mix all remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest fruits possible. Fresh fruits are more flavorful and nutritious than fruits that have been sitting around for a while.
  • Use a variety of fruits. The more variety of fruits you use, the more colorful and flavorful your salad will be.
  • Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of fruits. Some fruits that go well together include berries, citrus fruits, tropical fruits, and stone fruits.
  • Add some crunch to your salad. You can do this by adding nuts, seeds, or granola.
  • Make your salad a little sweet and tangy. You can do this by adding a little bit of honey, maple syrup, or orange juice.
  • Serve your salad immediately. Fruit salad is best when it's fresh.

Conclusion:

Winter fruit salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of the season. By following the tips above, you can make a fruit salad that is both flavorful and nutritious. So next time you're looking for a healthy snack or side dish, give winter fruit salad a try!

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